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Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

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Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, cotrimoxazole is a combination antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Streptogramin

Brands

Sulfatrim pediatric • Cotrim • Septra • Bactrim • Nucotrim

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Headache
Stomach upset
Lethargy
Hypersensitivity
Loss of appetite
Reduced appetite

Serious

Diarrhea
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)

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